Janesville, Wis., Paul Ryan’s hometown, extends family benefits to gay city employees - Akron, OH - The Suburbanite

Janesville, Wis., Paul Ryan’s hometown, extends family benefits to gay city employees

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By Pat Cunningham

THIS is good news:

The Janesville City Council on Nov. 12 approved a measure extending domestic partnership benefits to city and library employees and their partners.

The vote, according to Fair Wisconsin, was 6-1.

Janesville is the hometown of U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, the GOP’s vice presidential candidate on the Nov. 6 ballot.

Katie Belanger of Fair Wisconsin issued a statement shortly after the vote. She said, “This decision marks an important victory for fairness. Janesville’s vision for creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace makes them a leader in our efforts to build a more fair and just state for ...

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